Economic Gains Come with President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan US President Donald Trump’s multi-billion dollar infrastructure plan helps give state and local governments control while streamlining the permit process. “The way it will work, the $200-B dollars in federal dollars won’t be granted until state and local governments come forward with private investment to match it,” White […]

President Trumps Infrastructure Plan Shaping Up Jobs, Jobs, Jobs The Trump Administration is finalizing its long-awaited infrastructure plan, which pushes most of the financing of projects to private investment and state and local taxpayers. President Trump, who spoke of improving US infrastructure during his Y 2016 campaign, may preview the plan in his 30 January […]

Pakistan a ‘Pothole’ in China’s New Silk Road Initiative China’s plan for a modern Silk Road of railways, ports and other facilities linking Asia with Europe hit a $14-B pothole in Pakistan. Pakistan’s relations with Beijing are so close that officials call China their “Iron Brother.” Despite that, plans for the Diamer-Bhasha Dam were thrown […]

President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan to Roll Out Next “There is really something to Tweeting”–Mitch McConnell President Donald Trump is expecting to roll out a plan on infrastructure in January and invited Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and House Speaker Paul Ryan, (R-WI), to Camp David the 1st weekend in January to make sure the GOP […]

The GCC is in Tech Transformation Mode From less traffic congestion on roads to connected healthcare systems, smart cities are moving to revolutionize the way the region functions The GCC region has been witnessing transformation on an unprecedented scale in the last few years, with economic challenges and technological progress having a combined effect on […]

TRUMP – PENCE UPDATE: WEEK 30 CONDEMNING HATE President Trump’s heart goes out to all those affected by the events in Charlottesville last weekend. The President condemns in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence. It has no place in America. No matter the color of our skin, […]

President Trump to Sen. McConnell, “Here is my list, get to work” President Donald Trump to do list for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to get back in his good graces, as follows: Replace Obamacare Overhaul the US tax code and Find a way to pay for big infrastructure improvements. President Trump’s directives for […]

Downer EDI extended its $1.2 billion takeover bid for Spotless Group last night in a last-ditch effort to secure another 7 per cent of the target and avoid having hundreds of shareholders locked in as minorities in a listed company. Downer had snared 83 per cent of Spotless and an about-face from the target board to […]

President Trump and The Economy of Mass Prosperity The next phase of Capitalism is coming, if its evolution is allowed After proposing $1 trillion investment into infrastructure, the Trump administration is harnessing the brainpower of renowned experts to unlock the insoluble problem of how many jobs will be created for each billion dollars of spending. […]

Developing Asia will need to invest $1.7 trillion per year in infrastructure until 2030 to maintain its growth momentum, tackle poverty, and respond to climate change. This report examines developing Asia’s infrastructure—defined as transport, power, telecommunications, water supply and sanitation. It examines how much the region has been investing in infrastructure and what will likely […]

President Trump, “No administration has accomplished more in its 1st 90 days” President Donald Trump touted his accomplishments during a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin Tuesday, where he promised major victories on tax reform and healthcare. “No administration has accomplished more in the !st 90 days,” President Trump said Wednesday, according to Politico, after he toured […]

Jobs Report Reaffirms Everything President Trump is Trying to Do Gary Cohn, the former #2 man at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, said Friday’s robust jobs report “reaffirms everything that we’re trying to do” with economic-growth policies. US employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and raised pay […]

AFL-CIO President Praised President Trump’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka praised US President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan. His comments came during a TV interview after President Trump said he would take action to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure. President Trump wants Congress to approve a $1-T package financed through public and private investment. […]

American’s are Confident About Jobs and the Economy The majority of Americans are saying the economy is going strong, and many believe the trend will continue under President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. The Harvard-Harris online survey found that 61% view the economy as strong, Vs 39%who say it is weak, while 42% […]

Airlines Trade Driving the Dow Transports Due North $DAL, $AAL, $UAL The airlines’ outperformance has also given the Dow Jones Transportation Averages (+1.1%) a boost. Thursday’s performance has given the DJTA a slight edge over the benchmark index for the year; the 2 averages show YTD gains of 3.3% and 3.1%, respectively. Thursday, President Donald […]

Japan’s US Investment Package to Create 700,000 US Jobs Japan is putting its “hand up” for an investment package it says could generate 700,000 US jobs and help create a $450-B market, to present to US President Donald Trump this week, government sources familiar with the plans said. The 5-part package, to be unveiled when […]

China’s ‘New Normal’ Driving Study Economic Growth China will remain as an engine of global economic growth in Y 2017 due to its stability in an uncertain international context, said Argentine sociologist Josefina de Rosa. China’s “New Normal” of economic growth has allowed its economy to grow steadily, de Rosa said, citing China’s average growth of […]

Obama’s Radical “Green”Agenda has Stalled US Infrastructure Development $COP, $TRP Oil and Gas company ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) requested a permit from the Obama Administration to launch an oil-drilling project in Alaska in early Y 2015. The drilling project, dubbed the Greater Mooses Tooth Development (GMTD), is located within the National Petroleum Reserve and would create thousands […]

The Market KnowsWhat the Market Knows, Donald Trump’s Deals are Possible The financial markets are backing the President Elect’s blueprint to make America Great Again. The financial markets are saying loud and cleat that President Elect Trump’s deals are all possible For those who think compromise is in the air, the markets have told us […]

US Long Dated Treasuries Up Signaling Rising Inflation $SPY Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential race is driving mutual fund managers out of dividend stocks and into the shares of financial, industrial and materials companies that benefit from rising inflation. Although inflation remains subdued by most measures, US longer-dated Treasury yields rose Thursday to […]

Dubai Launches Future Accelerators Program Those selected for the program will have 3 months to come up with a prototype or business plan that can be applied to the entire city Dubai has officially launched its Dhs1bn ($270-M) Future Accelerators program designed to make the city an innovation hub. The scheme pairs government departments with […]

Jeffrey Gundlach, “This is a Big, Big Moment” Last Thursday DoubleLine Capital’s CIO Jeffrey Gundlach, 56 anni, said it is time for fixed-income investors to prepare for rising interest rates and higher inflation by reducing their positions, moving money into cash and protecting against volatility. “This is a Big, Big Moment,” Mr. Gundlach said during […]

Winners Work Hard and Create Their Own Luck It’s clear that most of the biggest winners in the marketplace are both extremely talented and hardworking. A prerequisite of success is a strong refusal to believe in luck. The idea of “making your own luck” is great motivation, while nothing can kill your drive more than […]

Kuwait Plans Smart, Environmentally Friendly City South Saad Al-Abdullah City has been designed to accommodate 400,000 people Kuwait has unveiled plans for what is claimed to be the 1st smart, environmentally friendly city in the Middle East. South Saad Al-Abdullah City has been designed to accommodate 400,000 people over an area of 59 sqk with […]

China’s Entrepreneurs Reluctant to Invest in Restructuring Economy China is expected boost public investment to offset the effect of very cautions private capital investment, which has been discouraged by uncertainty during the ongoing economic restructuring. “Given the slowdown, the government should begin to invest more, partly through special construction funds, to stimulate investment and stabilize […]

Dubai Expo 2020 Site Infrastructure Work Begins This Summer Major construction on the site is expected to be complete by October 2019 Infrastructure work on the Dubai Expo 2020 site is set to begin this Summer, the Director General of Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau Reem Al Hashimy confirmed Monday. Major construction on the site is […]

China Led AIIB, a New Multi-National Development Bank Meeting Expections Details of the operation and philosophy of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) show that it is meeting expectations to lead development cooperation as a new type of multilateral financial institution. Addressing the AIIB Board of Governors Saturday, the bank’s President Jin Liqun said that […]

China: Supply-side Reforms to Help Expand the Economy China’s supply-side reform will unlock new sources of growth to help the economy fend off downward pressures amid a fading global economic recovery, Swiss bank UBS said. China’s economy expanded 6.7% Y-Y in Q-1, slowing further from the previous Quarter. Despite the downward trend, the government is […]

Donald Trump “Channels” FDR with New Deal Approach Donald Trump is set on fixing the USA’s crumbling infrastructure “channeling” FDR’s New Deal. Donald Trump’s plan to repair the United States’ aging/crumbling infrastructure, which includes roads, bridges, tunnels, and the power grid could end up moving him a bit to the left, because of the massive […]